Recommendations for Hardtail MTB

Limousine Fred · 17-05-2011 12:42PM #1

Hey guys!

I'm looking to get a bike but don't really know anything about them.
Have been looking on various websites around Dublin and it's looking like I'm going to have to spend between E300 - 400 to get a decent bike.

For just under 400 I could get a either a Giant or a Trek which seem to be good makes.

Just wondering what ye think or could ye recommend any of the shops around town that might be a bit flexible on price or throw in a few extras. Btw just need the bike for getting around, nothing else.

Cheers P.

Morgan · 17-05-2011 01:02PM

Limousine Fred wrote: »

just need the bike for getting around, nothing else.

Don't bother with a mountainbike then. Something like this would be a lot more suitable:

http://cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=32&idproduct=36597
http://cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=32&idproduct=38637

Limousine Fred · 17-05-2011 02:08PM

Cheers Morgan nice bikes but kinda prefer the look of the MTB's.

Any particular reason 1 of the ones you mentioned would be better apart from the fact i wouldn't really be doing trails etc. Is it a comfort thing for city riding?

Mickeroo · 17-05-2011 02:18PM

Cycling a mountain bike on roads and that is just a lot more hard work than a bike designed specifically for roads. You'll have to pedal a lot more for a start.

petethedrummer · 17-05-2011 02:22PM

Suspension on a mountain bike is a waste of energy and money on a bike you're using on the road. I know the roads are getting worse, but there's no need for suspension.

Ricky91t · 17-05-2011 04:15PM

If I lock my suspension out It makes it very uncomfortable while cycling, It might just be cause I'm used to the suspension but I don't think I could cycle the roads without it. Also keeping up to a young lad(about 20 so same as me) on a racer going quickly means It can't sap too much energy!

Mickeroo · 17-05-2011 04:28PM

Ricky91t wrote: »

If I lock my suspension out It makes it very uncomfortable while cycling, It might just be cause I'm used to the suspension but I don't think I could cycle the roads without it. Also keeping up to a young lad(about 20 so same as me) on a racer going quickly means It can't sap too much energy!

Yea but take a look at how much less revolutions his feet are doing compared to yours though

Limousine Fred · 17-05-2011 04:31PM

Have been looking at hybrids as an alternative and think I'd probably prefer the stiffer suspension. Was on a mates new MTB last week and it did seem a bit bouncy.

Anyone bought off any of the UK sites?
Some really good prices by comparison to Irish ones and about E30 delivery.

Mickeroo · 17-05-2011 04:33PM

www.chainreactioncycles.com is free delivery(I think??). Better to buy local though.

petethedrummer · 17-05-2011 04:38PM

Ricky91t wrote: »

If I lock my suspension out It makes it very uncomfortable while cycling, It might just be cause I'm used to the suspension but I don't think I could cycle the roads without it. Also keeping up to a young lad(about 20 so same as me) on a racer going quickly means It can't sap too much energy!

He might be rubbish at cycling.

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